Catherine Meyer has a Bachelor of Science Degree, majoring in Environmental Biology and Geology, from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She continued her studies to achieve an Honours Degree in Marine Ecology (cum laude) at the same university. For four years, Catherine conducted biological studies in numerous estuarine systems in Kwazulu-Natal, leading to the achievement of a Masters Degree in Estuarine Ecology. She has more than five years experience in biological data collection, laboratory processing, microscopy and identification of benthic macroinvertebrates. Catherine is also an accredited SASS5 biomonitoring practitioner, focussing on invertebrate communities and riverine health. Specialties: She is currently offers specialist estuarine and coastal ecology support in the form of estuarine impact assessments, estuarine management plans, estuarine specialist comments, coastal management programmes, environmental management frameworks, coastal sensitivity and development feasibility assessments, and input into development concept planning. In respect to freshwater aspects, Catherine undertakes aquatic biomonitoring studies and river health assessments, Citizen Science initiatives, state of rivers reporting and assists with climate change adaptation and resilience studies. She also facilities SASS5 training courses and related river sampling guidance.